Will.i.am claims he will ‘definitely’ return for a second season of The Voice UK, despite rumours the BBC plans to axe all four coaches.

Leanne Mitchell beat off competition from Bo Bruce, Tyler James and Vince Kidd to win the first series of the talent show on Saturday.

Will.i.am wants to find more new talent on The Voice UK (PA)

That may not be enough to save her coach Sir Tom Jones or his counterparts Jessie J, Danny O’Donoghue and will.i.am, after viewing figures plummeted throughout the live shows.

If the BBC is planning a wholesale change of personnel, no-one has told the Black Eyed Peas star about it.

He is keen to return for another season, as he believes The Voice UK is a great vehicle for discovering new talent.

Will told the Sunday Mirror: ‘I’ll definitely come back. I have really enjoyed my time on the show. I’ve already started recording with Tyler James, Jaz Ellington and Jay Norton.

‘The annoying thing for me is people go on these shows but it takes forever for their albums to come out. I wanted to do The Voice because I want to speed up the process.’

It is not clear whether any of his rival coaches share his enthusiasm, as Jessie is reported to be reluctant to sign up for a second series and Sir Tom has hinted he would not return unless the Price Tag singer does.